In re Jones

_JjPER CURIAM.*

This matter arises from one count of formal charges filed by the Office of Disci*713plinary Counsel (“ODC”) against respondent, Johnnie A. Jones, Jr., an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana.

UNDERLYING FACTS

In February 1997, Hannah Denise Lingo contacted respondent with regard to instituting divorce and custody proceedings on her behalf on a pro bono basis. No written contract was signed between the parties, but Ms. Lingo later testified that respondent agreed to proceed with the case “when he had the time.” However, respondent took no action in the case.

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